About the Fundraiser
Take The Plunge
Join us in 2025 to take the Plunge at one of 19 events across Indiana to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana. As participants in our signature annual fundraiser, you need to raise a minimum of $99 for the opportunity take part in this bucket-list event, challenging individuals and teams to take an icy dip to demonstrate their commitment to the cause.
All proceeds directly support training and competition opportunities for the more than 19,000 Special Olympics athletes throughout the state.
State Office Contact
Where to plunge
Find Your Plunge
Bloomington
Saturday, Feb. 22
Registration: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Henke Hall of Champions
Plunge: Noon, Henke Hall of Champions
After Splash: Henke Hall of Champions
Media Partner
Boonville
Friday, Jan. 31
High School
Registration: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (CT), Scales Lake Beach
Plunge: 10:30 a.m. (CT) Scales Lake
REGISTER HERE
Saturday, Feb. 1
Community
Registration: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (CT), St. Clement Social Hall
Plunge: Noon (CT), Scales Lake
After Splash: St. Clement Social Hall
REGISTER HERE
Media Partner
Borden
Friday, Feb. 14
High School
Registration: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Deam Lake
Plunge: 10:30 p.m. Deam Lake
REGISTER HERE
Saturday, Feb. 15
Community
Registration: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Deam Lake Beach House
Plunge: Noon, Deam Lake
After Splash: Deam Lake
REGISTER HERE
Fort Wayne
Saturday, Feb. 8
Registration: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Metea County Park Nature Center
Plunge starts: 11:15 a.m., Metea County Park Lake
After Splash: Metea County Park Nature Center
Media Partners
Greenwood
Saturday, Feb. 15
Registration: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Dye’s Walk Country Club Clubhouse
Plunge: 11:00 a.m., Dye’s Walk Lawn
After Splash: Dye’s Walk Country Club
Media Partners
Indianapolis, Butler University
Saturday, Feb. 8
Registration: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Health & Recreation Complex – Butler University
Plunge: 11:00 a.m. Health & Recreation Complex Lawn
After Splash: Health & Recreation Complex
Media Partners
Indianapolis, Eagle Creek
Thursday, February 27
ILEA
Registration: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Eagle Creek Beach
Plunge: 3:30 p.m., Eagle Creek Beach
REGISTER HERE
Friday, Feb. 28
High School
Registration: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Eagle Creek Beach
Plunge: 10:30 a.m., Eagle Creek Beach
REGISTER HERE
Saturday, March 1
Community
Registration: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Eagle Creek Beach
Plunge: 9:00 a.m. (Early Bird) and 11:00 a.m., Eagle Creek Beach
After Splash: By invitation only
REGISTER HERE
Media Partner
Partners
Indianapolis, Geist
Saturday, Feb. 22
Registration: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Wolfies Grill at Geist
Plunge: 11:00 a.m., Wolfies Grill at Geist
After Splash: Wolfies Grill at Geist
Media Partners
Muncie
Saturday, Feb. 1
Registration: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Lewellen Aquatic Center – Ball State University
Plunge: Noon, Lafollette Field
After Splash: Lewellen Aquatic Center, 1 p.m.
Media Partner
Petersburg
Saturday, Feb. 22
Registration: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Prides Creek Park Clubhouse
Plunge: Noon, Prides Creek Park Lake
After Splash: Moose Lodge 1617
Media Partners
South Bend
Saturday, Feb. 22
Registration: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., First Source Bank Performance Center
Plunge: Noon, Four Winds Field
After Splash: First Source Bank Performance Center
Media Partner
Terre Haute
Saturday, Feb. 15
Registration: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Student Recreation Center
Plunge: Noon, Student Recreation Center Sun Deck
After Splash: Student Recreation Center
Media Partners
Valparaiso
Saturday, Feb. 22
Registration: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (CT), Athletic Recreation Center (ARC) – Valparaiso University
Plunge: Noon (CT), Athletic Recreation Center
After Splash: Hill Top Gym
Media Partner
Versailles
Saturday, Feb. 15
Registration: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Versailles State Park Boat Ramp
Plunge: 2:00 p.m., Versailles State Park Lake
After Splash: Versailles State Park
Media Partner
West Lafayette
Saturday, Feb. 8
Registration: 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., Lambert Field House – Purdue University
Plunge: Noon, Lambert Field House (outside)
After Splash: Lambert Field House
Media Partner
Take Home Some Swag
The More You Raise, the More You Earn
Everyone who raises at least $99 gets some authentic Polar Plunge merchandise. Reach higher levels to earn even more.
- $99
- $300
- $500
- $1,000
- $2,000
- $3,000
- $4,000
$99
Everyone who meets the $99 mark receives a Polar Plunge t-shirt and either branded socks (Friday high school plunges) or a collectible cup (Saturday community plunges).
$300
Raise at least $300 to also receive a specially branded Polar Plunge towel.
$500
Plungers who earn $500 go home with these headphones.
$1,000
Get all the way to $1,000 to earn this Polar Plunge Tapestry Blanket.
$2,000
Reach $2.000 and get your pick of any two of the items above (along with the t-shirt and cup/socks).
$3,000
Reach $3,000 and get your pick of any three of the items above (along with the t-shirt and cup/socks).
Super Plunger
At $4,000, welcome to the exclusive Super Plunger club. Along with some special perks during the season finale at Eagle Creek, you earn this Massage Gun that comes complete with a branded carrying case.
About the Plunge
Polar Plunge
Polar Plunge pledges may be collected in person or online according to your preference. Common strategies include sharing your personal fundraising link via email or social media and approaching family, friends and even strangers to ask for support.
Plunging as part of a group or team is always more fun, but individuals are welcome to be bold and get cold! Groups of any size can register as a team, but only teams of 10 or more members are eligible for team awards.
It may be tempting to wear heavy clothing to combat the cold, but when it comes time to get in the water, swimsuits and light, fast-drying clothes are best. Remember to bring a towel/robe and a change of clothes. Water shoes or old gym shoes are also recommended. We do NOT recommend Crocs.
Make sure to bring all cash, coins and checks made payable to Special Olympics Indiana. Proof of online donations made through our online fundraising platform is not required, as staff onsite will have access to those records.
Simple. Raise at least $4,000 and participate in two plunges, with one being the Eagle Creek Plunge. As a Super Plunger, you gain access to special rewards and an end-of-season celebration.
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